Balsamic Roasted Pear with Warm Goat Cheese
Elevate your appetizer or dessert game with this elegant recipe for Balsamic Roasted Pear with Warm Goat Cheese. Juicy, ripe pears are roasted to golden perfection, intensifying their natural sweetness, while a tangy balsamic, honey, and olive oil glaze adds a luxurious depth of flavor. Topped with creamy goat cheese that melts ever-so-slightly in the oven, crunchy chopped walnuts, and a fragrant sprinkle of fresh thyme, this dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a simple yet sophisticated recipe ideal for entertaining or enjoying as a decadent treat. Pair it with a crisp salad or a glass of wine for a truly unforgettable dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ripe but firm pears
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash the pears and slice them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or melon baller to gently scoop out the core and seeds, creating a small hollow in each pear half.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, and olive oil until well combined.
Place the pear halves, cut side up, in a baking dish. Brush the balsamic mixture generously over the pears, allowing it to pool slightly in the hollows.
Sprinkle the pears with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper for added flavor.
Roast the pears in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, basting them with the balsamic mixture once halfway through cooking.
Meanwhile, divide the goat cheese into four equal portions and roll each into a small ball. Flatten the balls slightly if desired.
After 20 minutes of roasting, remove the pears from the oven and carefully place a portion of goat cheese in the hollow of each pear half.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the pears and goat cheese. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the goat cheese is warmed through.
Remove the pears from the oven, sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, and serve warm. These balsamic roasted pears with warm goat cheese make an elegant appetizer or light dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.9 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1125 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 683 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
